Phlebotomist - UPMC Lititz

UPMC•Lititz, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for accurately collecting blood and other specimens from inpatients and/or outpatients. Collected samples support laboratory testing used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The role may also include computer, courier, and clerical duties essential to laboratory operations. The Phlebotomist works under the supervision of Medical Technologists. This position supports specimen draws at local nursing homes and requires travel between sites; mileage is reimbursed. The schedule is 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with every other weekend onsite at the main hospital and rotating holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to travel between work sites.
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting clearance with renewal.
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Nice To Haves

Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program.
At least 6 months of experience performing phlebotomy.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience with a laboratory information system.
Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Interact courteously and professionally with laboratory customers and respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
Follow patient identification procedures and collect appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick, or fingerstick; instruct patients on specimen collection when required and collect non-blood samples as needed.
Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and independent judgment in recognizing priorities and accommodating department needs while accepting appropriate authority.
Collect specimens at off-site locations as needed and transport specimens from on- and off-site collection areas to the appropriate laboratory section while following safety procedures.
Follow laboratory and hospital policies and procedures, including quality control, quality assurance, safety, hand hygiene, isolation precautions, compliance, and personnel policies.
Perform related clerical duties and use computer systems to enter demographic information and test orders, receive, cancel, charge, and credit tests, and verify patient information and sample identity.
Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as applicable and assigned.
Inform technical staff, supervisory personnel, and/or pathologists about unusual or problematic incidents.
Perform arterial puncture when required, following collection and post-collection guidelines.
Monitor and maintain supplies for assigned functions and use materials and reagents cost-effectively.